Outlook: The Little Giants will have to replace school record-holder, and two-time state qualifier Guardiola, but have a plethora of talent with which to do so. Starkweather is the only returning varsity runner. Kuyken, Damschroder, Smith and Nick Farrier could have an immediate impact. “Our big challenge this year is to convince the team that even though we lost great seniors, with their personalities, leadership, hard work and commitment, they can also continue the success we have enjoyed," Elder said.

Outlook:Plenty of runners return for Workman. Rosengart, Wasson, Kelbley and Smith anchor the top of the roster while Kuss and Drown also return. Reiter and Nason round out the varsity experience. The team is working to avoid performance gaps that hurt scores this year. “Both our boys and girls teams have talent,” Workman said. “We are entering the new Sandusky River League and we are eager to start in a great position to contend.” Christian Smith and Vasquez add depth to the roster.

BELLEVUE

Coach: Lee Booze, eighth season.

Last year: Fourth in Northern Ohio League, fourth at districts, 13th at regionals.

Key losses: Graduate: Aaron McGinnis.

Key returners: Austin Guthrie, Cory Huddleston.

Outlook: The Redmen return each of their seven top runners. “We want to improve our finish from 2013 and compete for the title," Booze said.

CLYDE

Coach: Ryan Norris, first season.

Last year: Seventh in Sandusky Bay Conference.

Outlook: Mathew Gerber is the only senior for the Fliers. Juniors Austin Gale and Matthew Sepeda are part of this year’s group. “We are a young team," Norris said. "The boys are focused, hungry for success and ready for success." Freshmen Brenden Dean, Mason Tolbert, Parker Wilson and David Sullivan join the team.

Outlook: The Golden Bears should benefit from experience. “We have a nice mix of experienced and new runners, and many of the new runners coming into the season have junior high experience,” Kohler said. “The team is committed on making improvements to last year's record.” The newcomers will fight for varsity time.

Outlook: After finishing second to Perkins the last three years, Buckman is looking for just a little extra out of his group. The Rockets will be led by a solid four-pack of seniors. Sievert, who will also play soccer, qualified to state while Wistinghausen advanced to regionals. Sievert established the school record during the regular season. “We're looking forward to the season," Buckman said. “We are a little stronger than Perkins this year, especially with Tyler back. If healthy, I think we could do it.”

OLD FORT

Coach: Tony Miller, 28th season.

Last year: Fourth in Midland Athletic League, fourth at districts, 16th at regionals.

Outlook: Avers, who qualified to regionals last season, will lead the Wildcats. Avers won the Division III-B race at the Tiffin Carnival last year. “My goal is for our team to improve from week to week and work on shortening the gap between our No. 1 and No. 7 runners," Moreno said.

Outlook: Ross lost only one of its top seven to graduation. “We want Ross to compete at the regional meet and advance as many to state as possible," Elder said. Sloma, Lovell and Hetrick should pace this year’s group.

Outlook:Experience and chemistry should be team strengths. “We're looking to close our gaps in time differences and make up for lost time not running to our full potential over the summer months,” Workman said.

BELLEVUE

Coach: Lee Booze, fifth season.

Last year: First in Northern Ohio League, second at districts, fifth at regionals.

Outlook: The Lady Red have earned three consecutive conference crowns. Fox, Turner and Ish were first-team all-conference last season while Vogel and Weasner were second-team. “We want to compete for an NOL championship and qualify for the regional meet,” Booze said.

CLYDE

Coach: Ryan Norris, first season.

Last year: Sixth in Sandusky Bay Conference.

Outlook: The Fliers have seven runners and none are seniors. Olivia Hammons, Kimberly Rohrbach and Chlor Ruttschaw are juniors while Kaylee Kern, Carlie Magers and Summer Workman are sophomores. Hayley Robinett is a freshman. “I am excited for the season,” Norris said. "We are a very young team that enjoys running and learning about the sport. The girls are energized, focused and ready to compete."

Outlook:Gibsonburg’s group competed at the junior varsity level last season. Spoores, Welling and Widmer could compete for varsity roles. “Our experienced core of junior runners will be a positive force on the team," Kohler said.

Outlook:There are no seniors in the group. “Our girls are young and inexperienced," Windom said. "We hope to grow into a team that can be competitive down the road." Amanda Lane will not compete this year because of an injury.

Outlook: The Rockets are a young group. Dunn missed qualifying to regionals by two spots last season. “Our goal is to improve on last year's performances and to show progression with each athlete," Warnke said. Wagner and Garza could provide a boost.

Outlook: The group will be comprised primarily of newcomers. “The girls want to start a new trend in 2014 and build up the reputation we used to have," Miller said. Old Fort consistently sent runners to state several years ago and Miller continues to try to rebuild.

Outlook: Moreno is excited Woodmore will compete as a team this season. Burner finished second in the Northern Buckeye Conference race last season. Burner and Sedlmeier qualified to regionals. “I am raising the bar on training from last year and implementing a few new ideas I picked up at cross country camp,” Moreno said.